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| Performance | 9/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 9.3/10 |
| Reliability | 9.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.2/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9/10  |
Full review by
MFPV
on 8th Nov 2007
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: It's an eye catching car and definitely turns heads. Mine is the Arden Blue so quite a rare colour, has no problems picking up speed. Only seen a couple around in the 3 years I've had it, and tend to acknowledge one another (quite sad!!!!!) Very reliable spent hardly anything in 3 years.
Bad Points: Not really any, the exhaust doesn't do the car justice, considering the SRi Turbo and other Sri's come standard with a twin pipe Irmscher back box. I've recently changed mine for a Powerflow back box and has improved performance and look. The only other bad point is it's a Vauxhall and they depreciate. Cam belt needed changing at either 4 years old or 40,000
General comments: Strongly recommend the Vauxhall Astra GSi Turbo as it's as quick as type R's and stands out from any other Mk4 Astra's. I bought mine when it was 12 months old and it's got extras like fully leather Recaro heated seats, cruise control and Irmscher grill. I'm in no hurry what so ever to get rid.
MFPV's review and ratings | 168 words
Review by
turley01
on 29th Sep 2007
User Rating : 8
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Exellent car all round, but could handle better. Kills Type Rs in a straight line but the honda makes more pace on the twisty stuff. 0-60 is down for 7 secs but all that have been tested went under 7 to an average of 6.5! East to tune with the turbo but more power is not what this car needs.
turley01's full review | 77 words
Review by
iloveastras
on 3rd Dec 2006
User Rating : 10
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These cars are great, there aren't many vehicle you can buy in this price range that perform so well in every category. I find the Vauxhall 2ltr engine to be very economical when driven sensibly. The half leather Recaro seats are very comfortable. The boot space is great and holds two huge suit cases - I can't fault the car to be honest. I work away on the oil rigs so don't get the pleasure of driving it much, hence it's only just gone over 24000 miles. It has full service history and is like ne ...
iloveastras's full review | 140 words
Review by
karen101
on 29th Apr 2006
User Rating : 9
Respect :
-1
I think that the Vauxhall Astra GSi Turbo is a good all round car and the Arden Blue is a really sexy colour
karen101's full review | 34 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
TJ Tom
on 26th Mar 2006
User Rating : 10
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Hi all,
Have a Vauxhall Astra black GSi on a 53 plate. Company car with 63,000 on the clock.
Serviced every year and 'cos it's a company car have not paid out any cash. However now have the option to purchase it.
Having read your page you all know the pros and cons. Anyone got any thoughts as to purchasing the car and selling on in about 6 months. What can I expect to get for it?
Thanks for your help.
TJ Tom's full review | 84 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
ASTRABOY
on 27th Feb 2006
User Rating : 9
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I'd wanted another performance Astra ever since I parted with my Mk 2 GTe 16v that I had owned for 5 years and loved to bits. Having owned both a Golf VR6 and a 306 GTi-6 I decided as soon as I could afford a Mark 4 GSi I'd buy one and even though I've not had it long I'm starting to fall in love with it. I do miss the 6 gears I had on the pug though and it's a pain to reverse because of that spoiler in the middle of the back window but otherwise it's a great car and not unlike an updated Mk 2 1 ...
ASTRABOY's full review | 126 words
Review by
daz cleaver
on 25th Nov 2005
User Rating : 10
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I brought my Vauxhall Astra GSI turbo in April, and still love it. I am going to keep this as standard as I can.
The only thing I've added is a stereo system.
The best thing about having one of these cars, is that when your driving around, you don't see many on the road. I had a Vectra GSI before this, and it seemed like every man and his dog had one. Mine is an Arden blue one, so they are even more rare.
daz cleaver's full review | 96 words
Review by
GarethDouglas
on 8th Dec 2003
User Rating : 9
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0
I bought my Vauxhall Astra GSi Turbo from Jamjar. Saved £2500 however I spent that on Full leather, Electronic climate control and rain sensor pack. I have had it three months done 2700 miles. I've only added an irmscher grill, autostyle mats and quick shift gear throw from regal. Next mod will be a full exhaust system, thinking of a BTB system with courtenay's hi-flow pre cat and no cat, should be good for 20-25 bhp.
GarethDouglas's full review | 102 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
gsi chris.
on 6th Jul 2003
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+5
An expensive Astra ...but does seem to have plenty of options available, mine came with the lot except rain sensing wipers...had irmscher alloys fitted and in pearlescent black which really does make the car a real eye catcher...feels very safe to drive and even though im still in the "running in stage" its hard not to let that turbo carry u off effortlessly approaching 80 before u know it !! all i need now is that exhaust changing ....any ideas on a siutable aftermarket pipe ??
gsi chris.'s full review | 146 words | 22 comments added.
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